Passengers will observe the Amur River and the striking proximity of the Chinese city Heihe, located directly across the water from Blagoveschensk.
The left side offers a prime view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal, the rugged Sayan Mountains, and more frequent glimpses of major Siberian urban centers along the Trans-Siberian corridor.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Amur River, which serves as the international border between Russia and China, culminating in a spectacular view of the historic Khabarovsk Bridge.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for observing the winding Amur River border with China and the dramatic coastal descent over the Amur Bay into Vladivostok.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Zeya Reservoir early in the flight and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Lena River's braided channels and the city of Yakutsk during the descent.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Siberian wilderness, specifically the transition into the rugged Yablonoi and Tukuringra mountain ranges as you approach Chita.